Floor mat



Oct- 26, 1926. C. W. SAN BORN FLOOR MAT Filed 004:. 2'7, 1922 Fatented Parr. Wilt CHARLES 11V; SANBORN, OF ST. LUUIS, IVEISSUURI; WILLIAM W. SANBOBN, AII Ti'IINIS- TRATOR OF SAID CHARLES W. SANBORN, DECEASED,

ASSIGNOR TO STANDARD HEEL AND oo'onrna container, or sax LOUIS, iviissonar, nconroaarionor JWIISSOURI.

FLOOR MAT.

7 Application filed October 27, 1922. Serial No 59?,230.

This invention relates to floor mats, and more particularly to such mats as are inade up of a series of connected links forming a flexible mat which can be rolled up.

Such mats are usually constructed of a series of links arranged in rows the links in each row alternating with those in adjacent rows and the arious rows being connected by a series of pintle rods passing through the links. Such a construction usually leaves along the side edges of the mat a succession of links and spaces. This is an objectionable form for the edge of a mat since it leaves projecting portions which are liable to catch in obstructions or to be caught by the feet of persons walking over the mat with consequent danger of causing accidents.

One of the objects of this invention, therefore, is to provide such a link constructed mat which shall. have a substantially continuous side edge.

Another object of this invention is to provide such a mat having an edge free from prominent projections.

Further objects will appear from the detail description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a plan view illustrating a mat embodying this invention; and

Figure 2 is a side edge view of Figure 1.

Referring to the accompanying drawing, the mat is constructed of a series of links 1 arranged in alternate rows, the links of successive rows alternating with each other. The successive rows of links are connected by a series of pintle rods 2, each passing through the ends of the links of two adjacent rows. These pintle rods may be constructed of stout wire bent into a U-form, each such U forming two pintle rods. After passing the rods through the ends of the links, their free ends 3 may be bent over againstlhe last link and joined together by a suitable connector 4 so as to prevent their working loose. Before bending over the ends of the pintle rods, the links may bev subj ected to an edgewise pressure directed along the pintle rods so as to hold the links firmly together under pressure. In this way, after the ends 3 are bent over and fastened, the links will be held firmly together under considerable pressure. This is desirable since each link isconstructed of. a series of la1nians 5 punched or otherwise suitably formed from leather or other suitable material.

In order to stiffen the ends of the mat and to prevent the same from curling up, such ends may be formed of a series of standard links 1 alternating with special links 6 adapted to engage three pintle rods as illustrated iii-Figure 1. These extended. links (3 together with the alternate links 1 along the ends of the in atprovide a continuous and uniforn'i end and a stitl section along the end so as toprevent curling of the mat at that point. A similar stiffening row of links may be placed at any point in the body of the mat so as to reenforce and stiffen the same. Such an arrangement is illustrated at the lower portion of Figure 1 where a row is formed of two sets of links 6 alternately projecting from the row in opposite directions.

Along the side edges of the mat and between the links 1 a series of laminated blocks 7 is provided. These blocks are formed of punched laminations in a manner similar to the formation of the links them selves. Each block consists of a series of such laminations mounted between successive links along the side edge of the mat and fastened to the links of the adjacent rows by means of a suitable fastener 8. These links are formed with hollowed ends 9 adapted to lit the ends of the links 1 but to allow for rotation of the links therein so as to allow for rolling up of the mat. The blocks 7 are substantially flush with the links 1 along the side edge of the mat and provide, therefore, a substantially uniform edge along each side of the mat.

- This invention provides, therefore, a durable mat of cheap construction which presents continuous end and side edges and is adapted to roll up when not in use. The end construction formed of alternating links 1 and 6 provides a stiff end adapted to lie flat while the blocks 7 interposed between successive links 1 along the side edges of the mat provide substantially continuous side edges, so as to avoid all danger of projections catching in obstructions. Forming the links of leather suitably corrugated as illustrated in Figure 2 provides a very dullll) rable wearing surface and one presenting a good purchase for the feet.

It is obvious that various changes may be made in details without departing from the spirit of this invention; it is, therefore, to be understood that this invention is not to be limitedto thespecific details shown and described. 7 c

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

1. A floor mat comprising, a series of connected links arranged in rows with the links of adjoining rows alternating, and blocks adapted to fill the spaces between the links of alternate rows along the side of the mat.

2; A floor mat comprising, a series of c0nnected links arranged in rows with the links of adjoining rows alternating, and blocks at tached to the links of alternate rows along the side of the mat adapted to fill the spaces between the links connected thereto.

8. A floor mat comprising, a series of links arranged in rows with the links of adjoining rows alternating, a series of pintle rods joining said links to form a flexible chain-like structure, and filler blocks between the links of alternate rows along the side of the mat, the links of an inside row being extended so as to receive the pintle rods of the end row, and certain of said extended links carrying such filler blocks.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature this 2nd day of Sept, 1922.

CHARLES l/V. SANBORN. 

